Malta

A traditional favourite with British holidaymakers, the small island of Malta is hoping to attract the luxury property investor. Once home to mass-market developments, Malta has learnt from its mistakes in the past and is now concentrating on high-end developments.

From 1st November 2009 Air Malta will increase capacity on the London Gatwick – Malta route, with 2 flights per week during the months of November and March. This means that instead of a daily service to London Gatwick, Air Malta will operate 9 weekly flights.

As many more couples choose to marry abroad – saving on the high cost of a UK wedding – Olympic Holidays has launched its biggest ever dedicated weddings and honeymoons programme, expanding its product range in Greece and Cyprus and introducing another short haul destination, Malta, with a selection of four- and five-star hotels.

Malta is one of the best value Eurozone destinations, according to the latest Holiday Cost Barometer, issued by the Post Office this month. The survey of 18 popular holiday destinations across the globe reveals that Malta offers some of the best value for money in the Eurozone, sliding in at third place just behind Spain and Portugal.

Looking for more than year round sunshine and delicious cuisine from your holiday destination? Malta promises a summer packed with fantastic musical events to satisfy all musical tastes, and with three hour Air Malta flights from all over the UK, you simply have to hop onboard and prepare to thank Malta for the music!

Malta comes alive during Holy Week when the islands play host to religious parades, concerts and public devotions in a demonstration of their uniquely colourful faith - and with airlines opening a number of new routes to Malta there has never been a better time to experience the festivities.